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Operation Manual
System Components
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Principles of Operation
Medical ultrasound images are created by computer and digital memory from the transmission and reception of
mechanical high-frequency waves applied through a probe. The mechanical ultrasound waves spread through
the body, producing an echo where density changes occur. For example, in the case of tissue, an echo is created
where a signal passes from an adipose tissue region to a muscular tissue region. The echoes return to the probe
where they are converted back into electrical signals.
These echo signals are highly amplified and processed by analog and digital circuits having filters with many
frequency and time response options, transforming the high-frequency electrical signals into a series of digital
image signals which are stored in memory. Once in memory, the image can be displayed in real-time on the
image monitor. All signal transmission, reception and processing characteristics are controlled by computer.
Monitor
The system’s monitor displays ultrasound images along with other information.
Screen Layout
The monitor displays ultrasound images, operation menus and a variety of other information. The
monitor screen is divided into ve sub-sections: ① Title, ② Image, ③ Thumbnail, ④ User Information,
and ⑤ Soft Menu areas.
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